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Bike to Work Day

This spring’s sun-to-rainstorm spells gave cyclists a run for their wheels. Now that the storms have calmed (we think), bikers will be delighted to see more than sunny rays on the ride: Denver B-cycle is adding 32 bike-share stations throughout the city. The expansion began in March with new...

Rant: Spandex Bike Shorts This Wednesday, I seriously considered calling in sick. Not because I was ill, but because it was the annual Bike to Work Day. I hate this “holiday.” Yes, I know that as a Denverite, that’s a blasphemous statement. I do like bikers. I do like biking. What I can’t abide is...

Often, people compare cycling to religion. I don't blame them. The calmness or pure energy that controls the body, the mindfulness of completely focusing on one task, or the persistence needed to dedicate a certain amount of time to the practice can be a religious experience. When I think about...